Jennifer Coolidge is best known for her portrayal of Stifler's mom following in the American Pie movies. She has appeared alongside Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde & Legally Blonde 2. In these films she plays the part of Elle's socially awkward manicurist and friend Paulette.

In 2004 Coolidge played the memorable part of Hilary Duff's stepmother in the family-friendly comedy romance A Cinderella Story.